It is inevitable what is happening here. I've been an Op in channels for years and in each one without exception this type of thing happens. The Mods are always adding to their authority, exerting more control until finally people stop talking altogether. It's a power trip and it always leads to the destruction of the channel because its so easy to split away and for new ones. Websites are no different, Renderosity will be struggling for its very survival within 2 years because so many people will have been chased away.